Business Minds Coffee Chat

Dr. Ethan Kross, an experimental psychologist and neuroscientist, a world leading expert on controlling the conscious mind, and author of the national bestselling book, Chatter , joins me on this episode. Ethan's research has been published in  Science,   The New England Journal of Medicine , and  The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , among other peer-reviewed journals. He has part...

Shawn Kanungo, a globally recognized innovation strategist and disruption expert, bestselling author, and a wildly popular keynote speaker who was named in Forbes as the "Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I've Ever Seen" joins me on this episode. Shawn previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is...

Andre Young, founder of You Evolving Now, leadership trainer, speaker, author, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Andre worked as a mental health therapist for 19 years. His mission is to enhance leadership and work/life harmony for organizations, leaders, employees, and teams with his high-energy, interactive, culture-impacting leadership training programs and speaking engagements. Topics...

Brooke Schnittman, ADHD management and support expert, ADHD and executive function coach, international keynote and public speaker, author, and podcast host joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Brooke has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Additude Magazine, CBS, and NBC, and has received a number of prestigious awards and accolades. Topics we cov...

Hal Hershfield, social psychologist, professor of marketing, behavioral decision making, and psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, author, and TEDx speaker joins me on this episode. Hal has been published in top academic journals and he also contributes to op-eds in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and other outlets. He was named one of the "40 Un...

Alden Mills, former Navy SEAL and Division One athlete, Inc. 500 CEO, bestselling author, keynote speaker, coach, advisor, and inventor who has been awarded over 40 patents worldwide joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include the 3 levels of leadership, teamwork, culture, becoming unstoppable, the belief loop, the two basic sets of fears, identity, and more. Get connected with Alden: Websit...

Colin Johnson, grandson of author, poet, and civil rights activist, Dr. Maya Angelou, joins me on this episode. Colin holds a BA from Georgia State University and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. Topics we cover include the importance of being present, building confidence, lessons from Colin's mother and father, Maya Angelou's early life, Colin's kidnapping as a ch...

Dr. Michael Breus, The Sleep Doctor, double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist, and bestselling author joins me on this episode. Dr. Breus is a sought after lecturer and his knowledge is shared daily in major national media worldwide including Today, Dr. Oz, and Oprah, and for fourteen years as the sleep expert on WebMD. Dr. Breus is also the bestselling author of...

Mike Brick, owner of Clean & Green Outdoor Services joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Mike's backstory, lessons learned from going to prison, the importance of freedom, mentorship, cultivating a positive mindset, and more. Get connected with Mike: Website:  https://www.cleanandgreenoutdoorservices.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleanandgreen0413 Leave a 5-star review with...

Vanessa Bohns, social psychologist, professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, author, and researcher joins me on this episode. Vanessa is an expert on help-seeking, social influence, compliance, consent, and why it's so hard to say no. She's been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and The Economist, among other media outlets. Her writing has ap...

Brad Ward, owner of Eagle Pest Solutions joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Brad's backstory, experiences that shaped who he is today, overcoming a speech impediment, the importance of meaningful relationships, mentorship, the impact of losing his father, what success means to Brad, and more. Get connected with Brad: Website: https://palmcoastpestsolutions.com/   Facebook: https://w...

William Branum, Navy SEAL veteran, founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, speaker, author, and business and leadership advisor joins me on this episode. William's expertise in leadership and mindset is sought after by organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He's been featured by Fox News, USA Today, MarketWatch, and other media outlets. Topics we cover include lim...

Jonathan Fields, award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, speaker, host of one of the world's top podcasts, Good Life Project, developer of the Sparketypes, and founder/CEO of Spark Endeavors joins me on this episode. Jonathan's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Inc., Forbes, FastCompany, O Magazine, and other notable media outlets. Topics we...

Brian Kight, the founder of DIGNVS, LLC and the author of DailyDiscipline.com, a daily memo on personal discipline with over 35,000 subscribers joins me on this episode. Brian is an entrepreneur, speaker, and advisor to businesses, sports teams, and schools. He's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc., Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and other notable media outlets. Topics we cover include giv...

Justin Richmond, host of the podcast Started from the Bottom and producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record along with Malcolm Gladwell and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin joins me on this episode. Justin was a producer for NPR's flagship program Morning Edition and its accompanying podcast, Up First, before becoming an arts reporter for NPR. He began his career as an intern for The Tav...

Justin Richmond, host of the podcast Started from the Bottom and producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record along with Malcolm Gladwell and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin joins me on this episode. Justin was a producer for NPR's flagship program Morning Edition and its accompanying podcast, Up First, before becoming an arts reporter for NPR. He began his career as an intern for The Tav...

Kevin Kermes, former headhunter, serial entrepreneur, career coach, thought partner, and trusted advisor who focuses on helping people create what's next in their career and life joins me on this episode. Kevin's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, and other media outlets. Topics we cover include Kevin's backstory, having difficult conversatio...

Glenn Lundy, motivational speaker, automotive industry expert, host of Breakfast with Champions, and host of the #800%Club morning show joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Glenn's amazing journey, overcoming adversity, gaining clarity, Glenn's success formula, the LEADD process, transforming the automotive industry, the power of mindset, and more. Get connected with Glenn: Website: h...

Maya Lau, award-winning former LA Times investigative reporter, and host, creator, and executive producer of Other People's Pockets joins me on this episode. Maya's investigative work led to the resignation of the long-serving warden of the notorious Angola prison in Louisiana and helped bring about new laws that reversed decades of secrecy in police disciplinary files in California. Topics we cov...

Jim Young, men's burnout and leadership coach, author of Expansive Intimacy , speaker, professional comedian, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include taking on identities, therapy, the masks we wear, discovering our authentic selves, forgiveness, burnout, using improv to learn emotional intelligence, expansive intimacy, and more. Get connected with Jim: Website:  https:/...

Dr. Diane Hamilton, founder and CEO of Tonerra, nationally syndicated radio host, leadership and management consultant, author of five books, an award-winning speaker, a curiosity and business behavioral expert, and the former MBA program chair at the Forbes School of Business joins me on this episode. Thinkers50 Radar chose Diane as one of the top minds in management and leadership and she was na...

Rich Diviney, founder and CEO of The Attributes, retired Navy SEAL commander, bestselling author of The Attributes , keynote speaker, and leadership and human performance expert joins me on this episode. Rich has worked with thousands of businesses, athletic, and military leaders from organizations such as American Airlines, Zoom, Chick-fil-A, Nissan, and the San Francisco 49ers. Topics we cover i...

Hal Elrod, #1 bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, international keynote speaker, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Hal's been featured on ABC, Business Insider, NBC, Entrepreneur, FOX, Success, and other leading media outlets. Topics we cover include the one belief that shifted it all for Hal, the power of commitment, the dark side of extreme positivity, experiencing emotional pain...

Scott Monty, former Fortune 10 executive, leadership advisor, communications strategist, keynote speaker, storyteller, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Scott's been featured by NBC, NPR, CNN, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and many other mainstream media outlets. Topics we cover include humility in leadership, the importance of reflection, the resurgence of stoicism, t...

Heather R Younger, founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, bestselling author, two-time TEDx and keynote speaker, executive coach, a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, host of the Leadership with Heart podcast, and the world's leading expert on listening at work joins me on this episode. Heather's been featured in Fast Company, The Chicago Tribune, Bloomberg Business, CNN Business, and other...